What is Your Back-Up Plan?
One of our family members recently found himself in a frightening situation. He is the primary caregiver for his wife who has multiple medical and memory problems. Though he can leave his wife alone for short bits of time, she is really dependent on him for everything...
Wandering
I recently went to a professional training to learn more about “Challenging Geriatric Behaviors”. The speaker, Anne Thomas, a geriatric nurse practitioner (and PhD, ANP-BC) spent the day discussing dementia and the medical, environmental, and personal causes of...
Vacation Planning
Tis the season for vacations and visitors…are you ready? Getting ready for either can be stressful at any time of life, but can be a bit more challenging when you throw disability or dementia in to the mix. The best advice is to BE PREPARED. Take the time to...
The In Between Stage
That time during the dementia disease process when your loved one is definitely showing signs of their illness, but not willing to concede that they have any limitations. That time in a caregivers journey when you are still a daughter or son or husband, and not really...